Matthew 19:16. Behold. The circumstance was remarkable in view of the opposition of the Pharisees.

One came. This young ruler, who ran and kneeled to Christ (Mark 10:17), was an honest, earnest seeker after truth and life, with some admiration for, and confidence in, Jesus as a human teacher. But he was in error, as honest and earnest seekers may be.

What good thing, etc. Whether a Pharisee or not, he thought to earn eternal life. Hence the passage must not be wrested in favor of legalism.

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